Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: June 23, 2025 (Preliminary proposal, required) | November 24, 2025 (Full proposal, by invitation only)
Funding Amounts: $3M–$4.5M per year for up to 6 years per award; estimated total program funding: $27M; ~10 awards expected.
Summary: Supports campus-based centers conducting interdisciplinary, high-impact materials research and education addressing fundamental problems in science and engineering.
Key Information: Full proposals are by invitation only after a required preliminary proposal.